Weather

Wind Advisory issued for breezy Wednesday

A Wind Advisory has been issued for Arlington and much of the D.C. area.

The advisory, which goes into effect Wednesday morning, warns of gusts up to 50 mph during the day.

More, below, from the National Weather Service.

155 PM EST Tue Jan 28 2025

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 6 PM EST WEDNESDAY…

* WHAT…West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.

* WHERE…Portions of DC, central, north central, northeast, and northern Maryland, and northern Virginia.

* WHEN…From 11 AM to 6 PM EST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

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